Tolchards Wine Brochure 2023 - Magazine - Page 166
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NEW ZEALAND
BECOMING THE BENCHMARK
A relative newcomer to the wine scene, New Zealand
has become a major player when it comes to Sauvignon
Blanc. The grape is grown across both Islands but
Marlborough in South Island accounts for 90%
of production. The signature notes of Gooseberry and
fresh-cut grass have become synonymous with the region.
You’ll find pockets of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
in Hawke’s Bay and the Gimblett Gravels, but Central Otago
has gained a reputation for high quality densely flavoured
Pinot Noir. Marlborough turns out vibrantly textured,
intensely aromatic wines. With its explosive tropical fruit,
green herbaceousness, and racy acidity, Sauvignon Blanc
is the region’s (and NZ’s) signature wine, but other
varietals flourish in this vinous paradise.
